Donovan Edwards joined Washington Commanders on their practice squad after the Jets waived him, adding a versatile back to the depth chart behind Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson. This move signals depth-building rather than immediate changes for Week 1.

The former Michigan star brings burst and receiving ability that could matter if he gets elevated or used in spot roles later in the season, but as a pure practice squad addition his fantasy impact is mostly a wait-and-see bet for dynasty and deep-league rosters.

The Jets are dialing up a youth movement as they finalize their 53-man roster, eyeing Friday’s preseason finale with Philadelphia to settle the last spots. Quentin Skinner has emerged as a standout UDFA at wide receiver, hauling in 74 yards on five catches with a touchdown while posting a healthy average of 14 yards per grab. With Garrett Wilson, Josh Reynolds and rookie Arian Smith penciled in and Allen Lazard dealing with a shoulder injury that could land him on short-term IR, Skinner is rallying Brandon Smith and Malachi Corley for the final WR spots. A big game against the Eagles could tilt the room in Skinner’s favor and force tougher decisions for coaches.

At quarterback, Brady Cook and Adrian Martinez split reps with Tyrod Taylor’s knee surgery clouding Week 1 plans. With veteran backup workouts (Peterman and Beathard) failing to stick, Cook and Martinez enter the finale with everything to gain as the Jets consider backup depth behind Justin Fields. On defense and specialty depth, Dean Clark flashed against the Giants with six tackles, a sack, an interception, and two passes defended, positioning him as a potential fifth safety if he repeats. Donovan Edwards has also made a case at running back, logging 17 carries for 63 yards across two games as Breece Hall and Braelon Allen lead the backfield, and Edwards could be a rotational piece or short-term IR consideration depending on rosters. Zack Kuntz remains a long shot at tight end behind Ruckert, but a standout performance could muddy the final tight end decisions ahead of Tuesday’s cut deadline.

Giants and Jets cruise into their Saturday MetLife meeting after opening preseason wins, with the Jets’ depth showing out and the Giants weighing QB and backfield depth. Donovan Edwards and Adrian Martinez anchored the Jets’ 30-10 win over Green Bay, combining for a strong night: Edwards rushed for 42 yards on nine carries, while Martinez went 11-for-16 for 152 yards with a TD. Across the field, the Giants are counting on rookie Jaxson Dart to carry momentum from his debut as he continues to develop behind the starter, with joint practices slated for Tuesday and Wednesday to fine-tune matchups.

Joint practices should reveal more about how the two teams plan to allocate reps and which depth players could push for Week 1 roles. Local broadcasts on WNBC and WCBS ensure fans can dial in on the late-game depth charts, especially at QB and the backfield. For fantasy enthusiasts, this clash is a pivotal read on how the Giants and Jets will juggle quarterback depth and secondary options, with Dart’s development and Jets’ QB-backups worth monitoring closely.